Index strip holder



April 15, 1969 C. R. WOLFERSBERGER, JR

Filed Sept. 1, 1966 vfix 2 INDEX STRIP HOLDER FIG.1

Sheet I of 2 INVENTOR.

Charles R. Wolfersberger Jr AT'I'O RNEY April 15, 1969 c. R. WOLFERSBERGER, JR 3,

INDEX STRIP HOLDER Filed Sept. 1, 1966 Sheet 2 of 2 2 \i 14 v Q? Ea FIG.5

United States Patent f 3,438,143 INDEX STRIP HOLDER Charles R. Wolfersberger, Jr., 70 Mills Ave., Norwood, NJ. 07648 Filed Sept. 1, 1966, Ser. No. 576,677 Int. Cl. G09f 3/20; B22f 21/06 U.S. C]. 4023 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE This disclosure is directed to an index strip holder which formed of a plastic material has an integrally formed member which includes a pair of parallel disposed aprons which are integrally connected by a shelf extending along the top longitudinal edges thereof to define a groove adapted for receiving a partition therebetween. The aprons are of different widths with the Wider apron extending in facial abutment with respect to the front surface of the partition adapted to be received therebetween. The wider of the aprons is provided with a protruding bead extending longitudinally and at a point below the bottom edge of the more narrow apron and a line of pressure-sensitive adhesive is disposed along the lower edge of the wider apron on the rear surface thereof whereby the index holder can be adhesively secured to the marginal portion of the partition. The arrangement is such that the bead normally spaces the line of adhesive away from the partition adapted to be positioned between the aprons until a force is applied to the wider apron for bringing the line of adhesive into pressure contact adhering relationship with the partition disposed between the aprons. A transparent, substantially flat, elongated face plate extends upwardly from the wider apron and it is constructed to define a pair of confronting grooves formed to the rear of the face plate for receiving therein an indexing strip.

This invention relates to index strip holders which are adapted to be attached to a file card or the like to hold an index strip on which certain identifying indicia is typed or printed so that the strip and indicia is protected against dirt and wear.

It is an object of the invention to provide an index strip holder so formed that it can be firmly and rapidly connected to a card or the like in a clean and virtually permanent manner and permit the rapid insertion and removal of the index strip.

This invention pertains to an elongated extruded clear plastic index strip holder which may be cut along its length into individual shorter strip holders of the desired length.

A further object is to provide the index strip holder with a channel and a line of pressure sensitive adhesive covered with a protective strip to be peeled off at the time of application of the strip holder to the card or the like.

The invention consists of a construction in combination with pressure sensitive adhesive which may be used for a multiplicity of purposes for identification by somewhat changing the position of the line of pressure sensitive adhesive.

For a better understanding of the invention, reference is had to the following specification and the accompanying drawings showing the preferred and modified forms of construction, in which:

FIG. 1 is a fragmentary view of the index strip holder as it appears when attached to a file card;

FIG. 2 is a fragmentary sectional detail view taken substantially on line 22 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a fragmentary sectional view of a slightly modified form of construction;

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FIG. 4 is a fragmentary sectional view of another slightly modified form of construction;

FIG. 5 is a fragmentary sectional view of the index strip holder shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 used as an index strip holder for a shelf edge.

FIG. 6 is a fragmentary view of the back of the index strip holder shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 showing the protective paper strip partially peeled away.

Referring to the drawing and my preferred construction, numeral 10 indicates an elongated strip of extruded clear plastic material many of which are well known in the art, cellulose acetate being one generally used. This plastic strip may be divided in the direction of its length into individual shorter pieces of any desired length for holding an index strip 11 upon which typed or printed indicia 23 is placed. The index strip holder 12 shown in FIG. 1, is an individual holder cut from an elongated strip 10.

The strip holder 12 comprises integrally connected aprons 13 and 14 of different lengths with the apron 14 disposed to the front of a separating card or partition 15. The aprons 13 and 14 are spaced from each other to provide a groove 16 for the reception of the edge portion 17 of the separating card or partition 15. At the upper portion between aprons 13, 14 there is a shoulder or shelf 18 and extending above shoulder 18 is a face plate 19. The opposite edge portions 20, 21 provide confronting grooves 22 adapted to slidably receive the edge portions of the index strip 11.

Along the lower back or rear end of the front apron 14 there is a line of pressure sensitive adhesive 24 which is covered with a protective paper strip 30-which is peeled off at the time of application of the holder 12 to the partition or card 15. Above the line of adhesive 24 there is a bead line 25 which projects inwardly from the face of the front apron 14.

When the strip holder 12 is to be applied to the card 15, the protective paper strip is first peeled off the line of adhesive 24 and the upper edge 17 of the card 15 is inserted into groove 16. The bead line 25 keeps the face of card 15 slightly away from the line of adhesive until the card is ready to be secured by pressure to the apron 14. When the holder is in the desired position, pressure is applied to the lower end of the front apron 14 against the card 15, thus firmly attaching the holder to the card.

The index strip 11, with the indicia facing towards the front, is slidably inserted between confronting grooves 22, thus the indicia is protected against dirt and finger marks. The opposite edge portions 20, 21 and the rear apron 13 have their free edges inclined towards the face of the holder so that such edges act as a slight spring to aid in retaining the index strip 11 within the groove 22 against movement and the holder upon the card 15.

The lower edge 26 of the front apron 14 is bevelled towards its back face in order to avoid or prevent papers from catching or abutting against a pronounced edge or shoulder of any wide dimension. The same is true of the free edges of the opposite edge portions 20, 21 and the rear apron 13.

In FIG. 3, I have shown a slightly modified form of the strip holder shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. In this form of construction, the upper face plate 119 is somewhat angled towards the rear or back of the front apron 114 and the lower opposite edge portion 121 is also angled somewhat towards the rear to accommodate and hold the index strip 111. By tilting or angling the face plate somewhat, it may best serve certain intended purposes or applications, such as better visibility of the index strip. In practically all other respects, the modification of FIG. 3 is like the holder shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and it is applied in the same manner.

In FIG. 4, I have shown a second modified form of the strip holder shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. In many department stores certain types of goods are displayed between glass partitions which are or inch thick. Index strips containing prices are necessary for such goods which changes from time to time. By slightly modifying the strip holder shown in the previous figures and making the lower groove 216 wider than shown or used in the construction of the above mentioned figures, the index strip holder can readily be seated and aifixed in like manner upon the glass dividers or partitions 227. The strip holder may be either angular, as shown in FIG. 4 or straight, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, except in the latter case, the lower groove will be made wider to accommodate the glass divider which is thicker than paper or cardboard.

In FIG. 5, I have employed the same strip holder shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, except that I have placed the pressure sensitive adhesive 324 on the front of the holder so that it may be attached to a shelf edge 328 and still be utilized to hold an index strip bearing prices or the names of goods. In this respect, however, the face of the index strip hearing the indicia is not protected against dirt since it is exposed and not behind the clear plastic face of the holder. If desired, the small apron 313 may be eliminated or removed when the holder is used along a front shelf edge.

It is understood that the index strip holders may be horified without departing from the spirit of the invention. The invention should not, therefore, be limited to the exact details of construction shown and described since variations and modifications may come within the scope of the claims.

What is claimed:

1. An index strip holder of plastic material formed as an integrally formed member comprising:

substantially parallelly disposed aprons,

a shelf integrally joined between said aprons along their top longitudinal edges to define therewith a groove adapted for receiving a partition therebetween,

said aprons being of different widths with the wider of the aprons extending in facial abutment with respect to the front surface of the partition and below the bottom edge of the narrower of the aprons, said wider apron being free to flex,

an outwardly protruding bead extending longitudinally of said wider apron,

said bead being disposed below the bottom edge of the narrower of said aprons and adapted to be disposed in engagement with a partition disposed between said aprons,

a line of pressure-sensitive adhesive extending along the lower marginal edge portion of said wider apron on 4 the rear surface thereof, said line of adhesive being spaced below said bead,

said bead normally spacing said line of adhesive away from the partition adapted to be positioned between said groove until a force is applied to the front of said wider apron for bringing said line of adhesive into contact with the partition disposed between said apron,

a transparent substantially flat elongated face plate integrally formed with said wider apron extending upwardly with respect thereto,

means defining confronting grooves formed along the rear of said face plate,

said latter means including a reversely and rearwardly bent edge portion integrally formed along the upper longitudinal edge of said face plate and an upwardly extending edge portion integrally formed with said shelf, 3

said edge portions being inclined toward the rear of said face portion,

and said confronting grooves being adapted for receiving therebetween an index strip having indicia means thereon facing the rear of said front face.

2.The index strip holder in accordance with claim 1 in which the lower edge of said wider apron is beveled towards the rear.

3. The index strip holder in accordance with claim 1 in which said line of adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive covered with a protective paper strip which is peeled off at the time of application of the holder to said partition.

4. The index strip holder in accordance with claim 1 in which said upper face plate is angled towards the rear of said front apron.

5. The index strip holder in accordance with claim 1 in which the free edges of said aprons and opposite longitudinal edges of said plate are beveled.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,526,950 10/1950 Jones 4023 3,062,217 11/1962 Woodhouse 40-23 3,205,597 9/1965 Stern 40- 3 3,221,430 12/ 1965 Cunningham 4023 JEROME SCHNALL, Primary Examiner.

WENCESLAO J. CONTRERAS, Assistant Examiner.

U.S. Cl. X.R. 129-l6.8 

